We often get asked about organic and biodynamic wines as both are increasing in popularity. The joy of organic and biodynamic wine-making is that all of this focus on sustainability delivers terrific wine that is the most authentic expression of what earth and man can produce! Wines that are Organic/Biodynamic can help with intolerance to sulfites because only tiny amounts of sulfites can be added compared to normal winemaking. Not all organic/biodynamic producers seek certification so we've compiled our definitive list below.

Organic and Biodynamic

This certified, organic wine by Vivir Sin Dormir, has bright plum and cherry fruit on the nose. The palate is full of ripe red and black fruits and a hint of spice. It is a big wine, which is what you would expect from a Monastrell (mouverdre), it`s powerful and well-structured, with silky smooth tannins.

This organic Pecorino, which is not to be confused with the cheese, takes its name from the Italian word ‘pecora’ meaning sheep. This is due to the fact that local sheep in the region would often eat the grapes whilst walking through the vineyards. This wine is bright gold in colour with an aromatic nose.

Garganega. 85 %Trebbiano di Soave. 15% Brilliant straw yellow colour with greenish hints. The delicate nose is reminiscent of almond blossoms and marzipan.Good depth of fruit on the palate, nicely balanced by a zingy acidity that enhances its long length.

Intense red-purple in the glass. Initial smoky cloves and savoury notes give way to a plum and black cherry nose with hints of sweet oak spice. Medium bodied with well-integrated oak and fruit, this wine has a smooth tannin structure and lingering spice flavours.

How J. Laurens continue to make this wine for such a low price is a total mystery. This vintage sparkling wine is made by the painstaking traditional method (the same way as Champagne) from the domaine`s best parcels of vines. Tastes better than any Champagne we`ve tried at double the price.

A biodynamic Sauvignon Blanc with a touch of Semillon added to give weight. It is fermented using wild yeast, and partially barrel fermented in old french oak to give complexity and texture. Aged at the cellars before release. An interesting and elegant style that doesn`t overwhelm the palate, beautifully subtle for a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc.

The bouquet is complex with scents reminiscent of wild berries, sour cherries and violets. On the palate the wine shows medium body with fruit flavours balanced elegantly by tannin in a long lingering finish.

An unusual organic white blend from Chris Brockway; this fresh, lively California wine will have you falling in love at first sip. Aromas of lemon and pear; medium-bodied with a luscious palate. A blend of majority Marsanne with a small proportion of Roussanne and Viognier. Made as naturally as possible; a true expression of the Central Coast.

Organic and Biodynamic this a single vineyard Marlborough Pinot Noir. With a wild yeast fermentation it is unfiltered to retain as much character as possible . It exhibits bright, fragrant berry-fruit aromas, interlaced with spice and herbal notes.

Dreissigacker owns vineyards in the Rheinhessen which is currently undergoing what might be termed a ‘Rheinhessen revival’ with winemaker Jochen at its forefront. Jochen‘s wines all have Organic certification and he also uses Biodynamic methods for much of his estate.

Broc Cellars is an organic urban winery located in Berkeley, California. The owner/winemaker is Chris Brockway, a minimalist who produces the most natural wines he can. Grapes are sourced only from sustainably, organically, or biodynamically-farmed old vine vineyards.

This Pinot Noir from Payten and Jones is made using minimal intervention, ‘raw’ processes and not filtered or cleaned up in any way. With this, you get the real character of the wine and a sense of place.

This biodynamic, single vineyard Pinot Noir is from the gravel soil of the Wairau Valley. Wild yeast fermented, Unfiltered and unfined. , The vines are cropped to produce enough fruit for just one bottle per vine. The nose exhibits aromas of wild hedgerow fruit, with undertones of spice, earth and dried herb.

Aux Reas is a small vineyard in the Vosne-Romanee appellation, in Burgundy’s Cote de Nuits. Classified as a “villages” vineyard, meaning that it is neither a Grand Cru or Premier Cru. But it is located adjacent to the Grand Cru Clos de Reas. "there is tension of fruit here, just waiting to get out!